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Pima County Public Schools

Pima County, Arizona

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

371

public schools

Total Enrollment

142,858

students

School Districts

74

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Pima County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Arizona; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Pima County has 74 district entries. Tucson Unified District (4403) is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 90 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 15 listed communities. TUCSON has the most listed schools, with 297 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 169 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 96 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 87 charter, 17 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

26 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

371

in Pima County

Reported Enrollment

142,858

371 schools reporting

School Districts

74

districts

Charter Schools

87

23% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary169
Middle42
High125
Other35

74 School Districts in Pima County

Tucson Unified District (4403)

90 schools
41,511 students

Sunnyside Unified District (4407)

22 schools
14,541 students

Vail Unified District (4413)

23 schools
14,533 students

Marana Unified District (4404)

20 schools
12,823 students

Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

22 schools
12,042 students

Sahuarita Unified District (4411)

10 schools
6,483 students

Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)

11 schools
5,408 students

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)

8 schools
5,252 students

Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)

7 schools
5,003 students

Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)

4 schools
2,245 students

371 Public Schools in Pima County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 26 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 371 matching schools

Tucson Magnet High School

Tucson Unified District (4403)

TUCSON, 85705 / City: Large

Profile8–12High3,162 students

Marana High School

Marana Unified District (4404)

MARANA, 85653 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,379 students

Sunnyside High School

Sunnyside Unified District (4407)

TUCSON, 85706 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,204 students

Desert View High School

Sunnyside Unified District (4407)

TUCSON, 85706 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,169 students

Cienega High School

Vail Unified District (4413)

VAIL, 85641 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,913 students

Catalina Foothills High School

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)

TUCSON, 85718 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,887 students

Mountain View High School

Marana Unified District (4404)

TUCSON, 85742 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,831 students

Pueblo High School

Tucson Unified District (4403)

TUCSON, 85713 / City: Large

Profile8–12High1,831 students

Cholla High School

Tucson Unified District (4403)

TUCSON, 85713 / City: Large

Profile8–12High1,760 students

Flowing Wells High School

Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)

TUCSON, 85705 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,694 students

Canyon Del Oro High School

Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

ORO VALLEY, 85704 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,691 students

Ironwood Ridge High School

Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

ORO VALLEY, 85742 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,556 students

Sahuaro High School

Tucson Unified District (4403)

TUCSON, 85710 / City: Large

Profile8–12High1,432 students

Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson

Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137)

CHANDLER, 85286 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–8Charter1,321 students

Rincon High School

Tucson Unified District (4403)

TUCSON, 85711 / City: Large

Profile8–12High1,273 students

Anza Trail

Sahuarita Unified District (4411)

SAHUARITA, 85629 / Town: Distant

ProfileKG–8Primary1,223 students

Amphitheater High School

Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

TUCSON, 85705 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,163 students

Mica Mountain High

Vail Unified District (4413)

Tucson, 85747 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,161 students

Leman Academy of Excellence

Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)

TUCSON, 85743 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–8Charter1,146 students

Sahuarita High School

Sahuarita Unified District (4411)

SAHUARITA, 85629 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,146 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

6 more profiles

Pima County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Pima County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Arizona. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Pima County public school directory?

The directory lists 371 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Pima County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Pima County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Pima County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 26 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Pima County?

Start with the 74 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Pima County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.